Senior Data Engineer Contract Job in Cincinnati, Ohio

Published on CazVidat WackoWave

Join WackoWave as a Senior Data Engineer in Cincinnati, Ohio. Build scalable data pipelines, support analytics, and work with a collaborative Agile team.

Verified by CazVid10 months agoOpen until: Nov 26, 2026

Salary

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Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Employment type

Contract

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Senior Data Engineer Contract Job in Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Job description

WackoWave is hiring a Senior Data Engineer for a contract position in Cincinnati, Ohio. Join a collaborative, Agile technology team and build reliable data systems that support analytics and business intelligence. In this role, you will help strengthen data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines for analytical solutions and business intelligence initiatives.
  • Apply data mining techniques to extract insights from structured and unstructured data.
  • Partner with data scientists and analysts to translate data needs into technical specifications.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across data processing workflows.
  • Implement data governance practices that support the accuracy, availability, and security of data assets.
  • Assess data quality and optimize processes to improve reliability and efficiency.
  • Document technical processes, data architecture, and data model designs.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • At least five years of experience in data engineering or a related role.
  • Proficiency in data mining techniques and tools.
  • Experience with Python, R, or SQL.
  • Familiarity with AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
  • Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
  • Data engineering or cloud platform certifications are a plus.

Work Environment

Work with a collaborative Agile team focused on continuous improvement and innovation. This is an on-site contract opportunity based in Cincinnati, Ohio; remote work is not indicated.

How to Apply

Apply to the Senior Data Engineer contract position with WackoWave in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this position remote or on-site?

    This is an on-site contract role based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

  • What kind of experience do I need for this Senior Data Engineer role?

    You need a minimum of 5 years of experience in data engineering or related roles, along with proficiency in data mining tools and programming languages like Python, R, or SQL.

  • What are the main responsibilities of this job?

    You will design and maintain scalable data pipelines, apply advanced data mining techniques, collaborate with data scientists, monitor workflows, implement data governance, and document technical processes.

  • Do I need a specific degree or certifications?

    A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, and certifications in data engineering or cloud platforms are considered a plus.

  • What cloud platforms should I be familiar with?

    Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure is expected for this role.

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